Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 28, 2008, Compass Minerals International, Inc. reported its third quarter 2008 financial results. A copy of the press release is attached as exhibit 99.1.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the information included or incorporated in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired: Not applicable.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information: Not applicable.

(c) Exhibits:

Exhibit No. Document
99.1 Press Release dated October 28, 2008